Women’s Basketball Stays Unbeaten with Blowout Win over Cleary

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team (5-0) defeated Cleary University (0-3) in Ariel Arena on Saturday, November 11.

The Lady Cougars closed homecoming weekend with a dominating win over Cleary. The team put together a strong first half as it entered the break winning 45-28. MVNU didn't let up in the second half as it cruised to an 81-54 win.

Inside the Box Score:

MVNU shot 54.1% from the floor while holding Cleary to just 35.6% shooting in the game.

MVNU forced 22 turnovers against Cleary, which led to 24 points.

MVNU dominated the paint with 44 points.

Noelle Lavery – 14 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3PT), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 1 steal.

Grace Vermilya – 14 points (5-6 FG), 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal.

Peyton Davis – 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3PT), 4 steals, 3 assists, 2 rebounds.

Angela Roshak – 10 points (5-7 FG), 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 assists.

Madelyn Lawson – 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3PT), 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 steal.

What's Next:

MVNU will be back in action on Tuesday, November 14 in an exhibition at NCAA Division 1 Wright State University. Tip-off in Dayton, Ohio is set for 4:00pm.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.